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Shots at residential building: Rocker attack causes fear in Cologne-Kalk!
After shots were fired at a residential building in Cologne-Kalk on July 13, 2025, the police are investigating possible rocker conflicts.
Shots at residential building: Rocker attack causes fear in Cologne-Kalk!
On the night of July 13, 2025, around 4 a.m., an alarming incident occurred in Cologne-Kalk: Unknown people fired shots at a residential building. The perpetrator, who fled in a VW Golf with Bergheim license plates, left an unsettled neighborhood behind. Residents are concerned and fear further acts of violence in their area WDR reports.
The police have already confirmed that the shooting is connected to disputes in the rocker community. Particularly explosive: Eythstrasse, where the incident took place, is under video surveillance and the evaluation of the cartridge cases has already begun. There have also been similar incidents in the area in recent weeks, such as shots fired at a single-family home in Wesseling and an explosion in Bonn-Vilich. Fortunately, no one was harmed because the acts were carried out at inopportune times.
Investigations into the rocker environment
But the shots in Cologne-Kalk are not the only sign of the tense conditions. The police have also been keeping an eye on the rocker community for a long time. During searches in Cologne and Pulheim, special forces found four people who were suspected of being involved in criminal activities involving break-ins at gas stations. This information was provided by published to the world.
The 2023 investigation had already led to the convictions of four men linked to the Hells Angels. They had committed serious gang thefts in Bonn. However, no arrests were recorded during the latest search, keeping the situation tense. Detectives suspect that the rocker community also has a hand in this.
A look at rocker crime
But what makes this rocker crime so explosive? A comprehensive study by the Lower Saxony Criminological Research Institute from 2017 to 2019 shows that rocker groups play a significant role in organized crime in Germany. These groups are often involved in violence and illicit trafficking, leading to increased conflict. The study, funded by the European Union, offers a detailed insight into the structures and activities of these groups and was conducted by KFN published.
The current incidents in Cologne are part of a worrying development that not only endangers the safety of residents, but also poses major challenges for the police. One can only hope that the authorities take the necessary steps as quickly as possible to calm the situation and create a safe environment for citizens.